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Press Release: Students and Teachers Warn That Schools’ Use of Monitoring Software Is Harming Students
Letter to ED Office for Civil Rights on Discriminatory Effects of Online Monitoring of Students. White document on a dark grey background.

Letter to ED Office for Civil Rights on Discriminatory Effects of Online Monitoring of Students
CDT report, entitled "Hidden Harms: The Misleading Promise of Monitoring Students Online." Text in white and pink, on a dark blue gradient background. Subtle images of a computer with student activity monitoring software on the screen, and monitoring reports underneath it, are on the bottom.

Report – Hidden Harms: The Misleading Promise of Monitoring Students Online
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Student and Parent Voices: Opinions about Student Activity Monitoring
This is a CDT brief, entitled "Public Agencies’ Use of Biometrics to Prevent Fraud and Abuse: Risks and Alternatives." White document on a dark grey background.

Public Agencies’ Use of Biometrics to Prevent Fraud and Abuse: Risks and Alternatives
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Federal Policymakers Should Continue to Build on Recent Steps to Help K-12 Schools Secure Their Networks and Protect Student Privacy
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FTC to Prioritize Cybersecurity and Data Minimization Enforcement Under COPPA to Bolster Student Privacy
A brief by CDT's Civic Tech team, entitled "The Chilling Effect of Student Monitoring: Disproportionate Impacts and Mental Health Risks." White document on a dark grey background.

The Chilling Effect of Student Monitoring: Disproportionate Impacts and Mental Health Risks
A brief by CDT's Civic Tech team, entitled "Preserving Student Privacy and Well-Being When Conducting Mental Health Surveys." White document on a dark grey background.

Preserving Student Privacy and Well-Being When Conducting Mental Health Surveys
CDT submitted comments to CMS, urging them to adopt necessary limits on data sharing for automated benefits determinations. White document on a dark grey background.

CDT Comments Urging CMS to Develop Robust Guidance on Data Sharing
CDT research brief, entitled "Teachers & Parents of Students with Disabilities Leading Community Engagement Practices." Black text & CDT logo, with light blue graphic elements floating in various places.

Brief: Teachers and Parents of Students with Disabilities Leading Community Engagement Practices
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Tech Talk: K-12 Cybersecurity — Talking Tech w/ Doug Casey & Cody Venzke